Posted on April 15, 2025 by Michelle Gaitan
A poll of likely San Antonio voters conducted by the UTSA Center for Public Opinion Research (CPOR) finds Gina Ortiz Jones leading the crowded field of 27 candidates hoping to succeed Ron Nirenberg as mayor. Jones currently garners 12.8% support, followed by John Courage (7.1%) and Beto Altamirano (6.6%).
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The UTSA Center for Public Opinion Research (CPOR) distinguishes itself as the only independent organization conducting public polling ahead of San Antonio’s municipal elections. The center is playing an important role in delivering trusted, data-driven insights that keep the community informed. Most recently, CPOR issued its second survey gauging voter support in the upcoming mayoral election.
“What makes this new UTSA poll so important is the large number of candidates and the fact that voters are still forming opinions. In a race this crowded, polling becomes essential, not just to assess voter preferences but to identify the issues that matter most to San Antonians. This is what sets our center apart. We’re not just tracking who is leading; we’re helping define what matters,” said Bryan Gervais, UTSA associate professor of political science and CPOR director.
In results from its most recent poll, conducted last week, San Antonio voters are slightly more certain about how they will vote in the May 2025 mayoral election, but a plurality are still undecided. The poll shows 30% of voters don’t know who they will vote for, down from 35.2% in a survey CPOR conducted in February, after the filing deadline for candidates.
Gina Ortiz Jones increased her lead in voter support to nearly 13%, a 3.5-point gain from February. John Courage followed next at slightly more than 7%, compared to nearly 8% support in the February poll.
Beto Altamirano and Rolando Pablos had the largest upticks in voter support. Altamirano’s support increased by 3 points, from 4% to just under 7%, putting him third in terms of overall voter support. Pablos’ support increased 4%, from less than 1% in February to 5% in this poll.
— Michelle Gaitan
Read the full story at UTSA Today.
Read the survey brief here.
